Important Reasons To Consult A Wrongful Death Attorney

Losing someone is hard enough. However, if it was at the fault of someone else, that can make it so much harder. You not only have to grieve but you probably have feelings of anger and hurt (and possibly even worse) to get through. You have a name and a face of someone who may be causing you all of this pain.

Here are two reasons why it is very important to consult a wrongful death attorney when you are faced with these terrible circumstances.

Financially. When you lose someone unexpectedly, you are not prepared for it, especially financially. When you are grieving and trying to cope with your loss, having some extra money will help you. You deserve to be paid something for a mistake that cost someone you loved their life, especially if you relied on their paycheck to make ends meet.

Emotionally. When you are grieving, you are going to have trouble making big decisions. You need to consult with an attorney, especially one who specializes in wrongful death, to help you hear about all of your options so you can make the right decision for you and your family.

A wrongful death attorney is necessary because you should be compensated for your loss, even though it won’t bring them back. An attorney will also be helpful in discussing all of your options so you can figure out which one is the best one, especially when you are having trouble making decisions.

Contact us for all of your legal needs. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your case.

Settlement for 25 year old motorcyclist rendered quadriplegic when a vehicle pulled out from a side street in front of him. Insurance company initially denied the claim based on contributory negligence and offered $25,000. Working with co-counsel, the case was settled after 2 weeks of trial.

$3,000,000 - Settlement for Female Plantiff

Settlement for a female plaintiff who was the sole survivor of a pickup truck accident.The plaintiff was diagnosed with severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from the accident.

$1,393,000 - Workers’ Compensation Settlement

1,393,000.00 Settlement - Workers’ Compensation Settlement for a 47-year-old man. While working for a city’s parks and recreation department, he suffered a traumatic brain injury after being struck in the head by a baseball bat and then hitting his head on an electrical box when he fell.

$1,250,000 - Big Truck Accident With Back Injury

55 year old male with PTSD and back injury from rear end collision with tractor trailer.

$1,050,000 - Award in Trucking Accident

Award in trucking accident involving wrongful death of a mother and daughter

$1,000,000 - Award for Female Postal Worker

Award for a female postal worker who suffered from a dog bite injury. She suffered severe lacerations and post-traumatic stress disorder from the incident.

$975,000 - Settlement

Settlement for a 33-year-old woman that was struck by a motor vehicle while working in a “work zone” on the side of the road. She required extensive surgery for the pelvis, ankles, and bladder.

$925,000 - Settlement for 88-year-old man

Settlement reached for 88-year-old man whose 90-year-old wife was killed when their vehicle was struck by a home heating oil truck.

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